DC-10 vs DC-3
Overview
The DC-10 and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Douglas respectively.
The DC-10 reaches 1,052 km/h — 2.5x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The DC-10 has an operational range of 9,600 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The DC-10 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 263,083 kg MTOW, the DC-10 is 20:1 the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
The DC-10 has been produced in 386 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $20M for the DC-10 vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 29 years before the DC-10 (1941 vs 1970).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 29 August 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $80K |
| Wing area | 368.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1052 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 9,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 263,083 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 121,198 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 7,938 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 91.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 292 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,052 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 has a longer range at 9,600 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 263,083 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 is longer at 55.5 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-10 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 35 years before the DC-10 which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DC-10 or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 386 units of the DC-10.